Association Between the rs13306703 and rs8192288 Variants of the Gene and Breast Cancer and an In Silico Analysis of the Variants' Impact.

This study investigated the association between the rs13306703 and rs8192288 variants of the superoxide dismutase 3 () gene and breast cancer (BC) in the Mexican population, conducting both genetic and in silico analyses. 357 healthy women and 386 BC patients were studied using TaqMan assays, qPCR, and RFLP-PCR. The genotype and a recessive pattern of these variants were risk factors for BC ( < 0.

Association of the rs1966265 and rs351855 Variants with Colorectal Cancer in a Mexican Population and Their Analysis In Silico.

The aim of this study was to associate rs1966265 and rs351855 variants with colorectal cancer (CRC) in a Mexican population and to perform in silico analysis. Genomic DNA from 412 healthy individuals and 475 CRC patients was analyzed. In silico analysis was performed using the PolyPhen-V2, GEPIA, GTEx, and Cytoscape platforms.

Association of the rs8720 and rs12587 Gene Variants with Colorectal Cancer in a Mexican Population and Their Analysis In Silico.

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a major global health challenge and one of the top 10 cancers in Mexico. Lifestyle and genetic factors influence CRC development, prognosis, and therapeutic response; identifying risk factors, such as the genes involved, is critical to understanding its behavior, mechanisms, and prognosis. The association between gene variants (rs8720 and rs12587) and CRC in the Mexican population was analyzed.

SOD2 Gene Variants (rs4880 and rs5746136) and Their Association with Breast Cancer Risk.

The superoxide dismutase (SOD) is the principal antioxidant defense system in the body that is activated by a reactive oxygen species. Some variants of the SOD2 gene have been associated with cancer. The rs4880 variant was determined by PCR real-time and the rs5746136 variant by PCR-RFLP in healthy subjects and in breast cancer (BC) patients.

GC/MS Analysis, Antioxidant Activity, and Antimicrobial Effect of (Geraniaceae).

In recent years, the increase in antibiotic resistance demands searching for new compounds with antimicrobial activity. Phytochemicals found in plants offer an alternative to this problem. The genus Pelargonium contains several species; some have commercial use in traditional medicine such as , and others such as are little studied but have promising potential for various applications such as phytopharmaceuticals.

gene variants (rs1256049, rs4986938, and rs1256030) and their association with breast cancer risk.

Background: Variants of the estrogen receptor b () gene have been associated with different types of cancer. However, these associations have been inconsistent. We genotyped the variants (rs1256049, rs4986938, and rs1256030) in breast cancer (BC) patients and in healthy women.

Protective effect of rs712 polymorphism in a let-7 microRNA-binding of KRAS gene in breast cancer of a Mexican population.

Purpose: The rs712 polymorphism in a let-7 microRNA-binding KRAS gene has been associated with different types of cancer, however these associations have been inconsistent. The purpose of this study was to determine the association between rs712 polymorphism in a let-7 microRNA-binding KRAS gene comparing breast cancer (BC) patients with healthy subjects from Mexican population.

Methods: The genotyping of the rs712 polymorphism was performed by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) in 437 BC patients and 414 healthy women.

Association of the IL-10 gene rs1800872 (-592 C>A) polymorphism with breast cancer in a Mexican population.

Purpose: Interleukin 10 (IL-10) gene polymorphisms are associated with different types of cancer, but these associations are inconsistent. The purpose of this study was to determine the frequency and association of the rs1800872 IL-10 gene polymorphism in Mexican women with breast cancer (BC).

Methods: The rs1800872 polymorphism was genotyped in 368 BC patients and 320 control women using the polymerase chain reaction (PCR).

Antitumor Effect of Zwitterions of Imidazolium Derived from -methionine in BALB/c Mice with Lymphoma L5178Y.

Background: In the therapy of cancer, several treatments have been designed using nanomaterials, among which gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) have been featured as a promising antitumoral agent. Our research group has developed the synthesis of gold nanoparticles L-AuNPs and D-AuNPs stabilized with zwitterions of imidazolium (L-1 and D-1) derived from L-methionine and D-methionine. Because the stabilizer agent is chiral, we observed through circular dichroism that AuNPs also present chirality; such chirality as well as the fact that the stabilizing agent contains fragments of methionine and imidazolium that are commonly involved in biological processes, opens up the possibility that this system may have biological compatibility.

Association of rs2234693 and rs9340799 polymorphisms of ESR1 gene in breast cancer of Mexican population.

Purpose: The rs2234693 and rs9340799 ESR1 polymorphisms have shown contradictory results in studies of breast cancer (BC). The purpose of this study was to determine the frequency and association of ESR1 polymorphisms (rs2234693 and rs9340799) in BC patients of Mexican population.

Methods: PCR was used to genotype rs2234693 and rs9340799 polymorphisms in the ESR1 gene in Mexican healthy subjects and breast cancer (BC) patients.

Identification and molecular characterization of the tubulin-podophyllotoxin-type lignans binding site on Giardia lamblia.

There are several drugs for the treatment of giardiasis; however, there is a tendency for patients to abandon treatment because of drug-related adverse effects, resulting in relapses, acquired resistance, and higher rates of treatment failure. Recently, we reported some podophyllotoxin-type lignans from Bursera fagaroides var. fagaroides showing antigiardial activity.

Association of rs712 polymorphism in a let-7 microRNA-binding site of gene with colorectal cancer in a Mexican population.

Objectives: The rs712 polymorphism in a let-7 microRNA-binding site at gene has been associated with cancer. To examine its association with rs712 polymorphism, we analyzed Mexican individuals with colorectal cancer (CRC) and healthy subjects.

Materials And Methods: Genotyping of the rs712 polymorphism was performed by polymerase chain reaction in 281 controls and 336 CRC patients.

TYMS 2R3R polymorphism and DPYD [IVS]14+1G>A gene mutation in Mexican colorectal cancer patients.

Objective: To examine the association between TYMS 2R3R polymorphism and DPYD [IVS]14+1G>A mutation by comparing healthy subjects with colorectal cancer (CRC) patients in the Mexican population.

Method: Genotyping of the 2R/3R was performed by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and [IVS]14+1G>A mutation by real-time PCR analysis.

Results: The observed frequencies of the TYMS 2R3R polymorphism and the -[IVS]14+1G>A mutation in DPYD did not indicate an increased risk for CRC (p>0.

Artemisia dracunculus Extracts Obtained by Organic Solvents and Supercritical CO Produce Cytotoxic and Antitumor Effects in Mice with L5178Y Lymphoma.

We investigated the cytotoxic and antitumor effects of nine leaf extracts from Artemisia dracunculus (Tarragon). Five extracts were obtained using different organic solvents and four by supercritical CO. The cytotoxic effects were expressed as IC in 100, 80, 80, 100, and 80 μg/mL by respective solvents: hexane, ethyl acetate, acetone, ethanol, and acetonitrile in L5178Y lymphoma cells.

Association of the Promoter (rs3730485) Polymorphism in the Gene with Breast Cancer in a Mexican Population.

Introduction: The gene plays an important role in tumorigenesis. The data on the promoter polymorphism in the gene have revealed associations with cancer.

Material And Methods: We examined the role of the polymorphism through a comparison of the genotypes of 345 healthy Mexican women with those of 742 Mexican women with breast cancer (BC).

Antigiardial Activity of Podophyllotoxin-Type Lignans from Bursera fagaroides var. fagaroides.

Giardiasis, a diarrheal disease, is highly prevalent in developing countries. Several drugs are available for the treatment of this parasitosis; unfortunately, all of them have variable efficacies and adverse effects. has been known for its anti-inflammatory and antidiarrheal properties in Mexican traditional medicine.

Effect of Artemisia dracunculus Administration on Glycemic Control, Insulin Sensitivity, and Insulin Secretion in Patients with Impaired Glucose Tolerance.

To evaluate the effect of Artemisia dracunculus on glycemic control, insulin sensitivity, and insulin secretion in patients with impaired glucose tolerance (IGT). A randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial was performed in 24 patients with diagnosis of IGT. Before and after the intervention, glucose and insulin levels were measured every 30 min for 2 h after a 75-g dextrose load, along with glycated hemoglobin A1c (A1C) and lipid profile.

Association of the Alu insertion polymorphism in the progesterone receptor gene with breast cancer in a Mexican population.

Introduction: The progesterone receptor (PR) gene plays an important role in reproduction-related events. Data on polymorphisms in the PR gene have revealed associations with cancer, particularly for the Alu insertion polymorphism, which has been suggested to affect progesterone receptor function and contribute to tumor promotion in the mammary gland.

Material And Methods: We examined the role of the Alu insertion polymorphism in the PR gene by comparing the genotypes of 209 healthy Mexican women with those of 481 Mexican women with breast cancer (BC).

The association between the 844ins68 polymorphism in the CBS gene and breast cancer.

Introduction: The cystathionine beta synthase (CBS) gene plays an important role in homocysteine metabolism because it catalyzes the first step of the transsulfuration pathway, during which homocysteine is converted to cystathionine. Polymorphisms of CBS have been associated with cancer.

Material And Methods: We examined the role of the 844ins68 polymorphism by comparing the genotypes of 371 healthy Mexican women with the genotypes of 323 Mexican women with breast cancer (BC).

Intron 4 VNTR (4a/b) polymorphism of the endothelial nitric oxide synthase gene is associated with breast cancer in Mexican women.

The endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) gene plays an important role in several biological functions. Polymorphisms of the eNOS gene have been associated with cancer. It has been suggested that the VNTR 4 a/b polymorphism may affect the expression of eNOS and contributes to tumor promotion in the mammary gland.

Association between the Xba I polymorphism of APOB gene and plasma lipid level in Mexican patients with coronary artery disease.

Some studies, that consider polymorphisms of the apolipoprotein B (APOB) gene as risk factors for coronary artery disease (CAD), have reported discordant results. The aim of the present study was to search for associations between plasma lipid profiles with the DNA Xba I polymorphism of the APOB gene in CAD patients diagnosed by angiography (CAD+). In the present study we compared 114 Mexican patients (80 men and 34 women) with CAD+ and 132 control patients (59 men and 73 women) without evidence of ischemia or arterial damage (CAD-).

Effect of ditaxin and heteranthin and inhibitory effect of Ditaxis heterantha extract on L5178Y tumor development in mice.

Ditaxis heterantha seeds are used as spices for flavoring and coloring food. Two new apocarotenoids derived from the seeds, heteranthin and ditaxin, were evaluated for their in vitro cytotoxic effects in murine lymphoma cells lines. Bioabsorption in mice and preventive and antitumor effects of the apocarotenoids were determined.

Identification of immunodominant antigens of Mycobacterium bovis by expression library immunization.

This study combines two methodologies - vector expression of a genomic library and proteomics - to identify immunogenic proteins of Mycobacterium bovis. Immunization of BALB/c mice with a plasmid DNA pool from the library, containing approximately 8000 clones, induced a humoral response that facilitated the detection of 12 antigenic proteins by Western blotting. Two-dimensional sodium dodecyl sulfate polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE) and mass spectrometry identified four proteins (Cpn60-1, HSP70, EF-Tu, and AdoHcyase).

[Frequency of TS1494del6 polymorphism in colorectal patients from west of Mexico].

Thymidylate synthase (TYMS) converts dUMP to dTMP, the rate-limiting nucleotide in DNA synthesis. It is also the target for 5-flurouracil, the most common chemotherapy agent for treatment of colorectal cancer (CRC). We designed a case-control study to investigate the frequency of TS 1494del6 polymorphism in patients with CRC and controls from Mexican population.

Bursera fagaroides, effect of an ethanolic extract on ornithine decarboxylase (ODC) activity in vitro and on the growth of Entamoeba histolytica.

The effect of an ethanolic extract from the stem bark of Bursera fagaroides on ornithine decarboxylase (ODC) activity in vitro and on the growth of Entamoeba histolytica was evaluated. For this purpose, increasing concentrations of the extract, up to 8.0mg/mL, were added to amoeba cultures or ODC reaction mixtures, which were incubated at 37 degrees C.